We have prepared a number of key documents and have completed the process of consulting with our local residents and other interested parties: the consultation has concluded and the adjusted Plan submitted to the Council for independent Examination. The council has received the Examiner’s Report and at the next Forum meeting we will be making a report on the changes that have been recommended.
Copies of the draft Neighbourhood Plan and other key documents are available on the Neighbourhood Plan – Documents page .
- The Neighbourhood Plan
- Review of evidence base for Housing policies
- Heritage Area Appraisal and Non Designated Heritage Assets
- Draft design code for Purpose-Built Student Accommodation
- General Design and Character Area Design Guidelines
- Draft design code for Park Lane site (future development)
- Green Corridors and Local Green Spaces Appraisal
Stages to complete the Little Woodhouse Neighbourhood Plan
The Draft Neighbourhood Plan must go through a number of stages before it is completed (made).
- Consulting with a wide range of local people and organisations with an interest in the area – Pre Submission consultation – Monday 20 May to Friday 19 July (extended to 2 August 2024). Results of comments and our appraisal are now available on Neighbourhood Plan documents page
- Working with the local authority to ensure policies are consistent with local and national plans hoping to complete this stage in September 2025
- Formal final public consultation to check accuracy took place in February 2026
- Examination by a Planning Inspector This was completed in June 2026.
- Review of policies – the Examiner made some recommendations which will be reported to the Forum meeting in July 2026.
- Local Referendum of registered voters in the area – the date of this will be set by the Council. We hope this may take place in the Autumn of 2026.
- if a majority vote in favour, the Neighbourhood Plan is Made and becomes part of the planning process of decision making.
Little Woodhouse Neighbourhood Plan 